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Police investigate accidental death in Oakland

Maine State Police are investigating the death of an Oakland man, which they say appears to be accidental.

Maine to make farmers markets more accessible to SNAP users

Maine’s state government is working with farmers markets to create a new program that assists the markets in using wireless equipment to process transactions with federal food assistance.

Maine schools told to plan on keeping classrooms closed

Maine’s education commissioner is recommending that schools plan to continue online learning programs for the remainder of the school year.

Maine reports two new coronavirus deaths, 18 new cases

Maine health officials are reporting two new deaths related to coronavirus, and a total of 537 confirmed cases.

Maine CDC confirms 519 coronavirus cases; governor announces alternative care sites

The Maine CDC on Tuesday confirmed 519 cases of coronavirus in the state and two new deaths.

Let’s not add nuisance bears to list of problems, Maine says

Maine wildlife officials are asking residents to take precautions to avoid unwanted confrontations with black bears.

Feds extend waiver on monitors for some East Coast fisheries

The federal government has extended a waiver on the requirement for at-sea monitors for some East Coast fisheries.

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard civilian worker who had virus dies

A civilian worker at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard died from complications associated with COVID-19, the Navy said.

Member of Maine State Police tests positive for coronavirus

A member of the Maine State Police has tested positive for COVID-19.

Maine forest owners receive biggest donation in history

An organization of small woodland owners in Maine said it has received the largest land donation in its 45-year history.

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Bangor Swears in New City Councilor Who Went to Prison for Manslaughter

The election of Angela Walker sparked outrage on conservative social media and concern from some Maine Republicans.

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Platner Calls for Replacement of Democratic Leader After Senate Shutdown Vote

Schumer and most Democrats voted against the early Republican proposal to move toward ending the shutdown

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Jury Deliberating in Knox County Manslaughter Case

Closing arguments took place on Monday, followed by jury deliberation.

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Layoffs anticipated as part of partnership between Knox County and Two Bridges Jail

Knox County Jail will lay off some staff and no longer house long-term prisoners as the county deals with financial issues.

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Police seek 2 men wanted in ATM jackpotting scheme in Maine

Police in Lincoln County are searching for two suspects wanted for taking money from ATMs back in February.